5 of 13 Illinois metro areas gain jobs in January

Change in total non-farm payrolls by metropolitan area, December 2024 to January 2025, seasonally adjusted

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Some metro areas such as St. Louis and Cape Girardeau stretch into neighboring states

Chart: @illinoispolicySource: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCreated with Datawrapper